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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,940 and 18,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,940 and 18,740 is: 44,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,940 : 18,740 = 18,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,940/18,740 = 18,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,940x = 18,740 × 18,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,940x = 351,187,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,187,600/7,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,230.18

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